Colombia is a country in South America, Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2025 it has about 53.4 million people (UN estimate), the 28th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 28th
Colombiaコロンビア
Region
South America, Latin America and the Caribbean
Population
about 53.4 million (28th)
Area
1,141,748 km² (24th)
UN member since
November 5, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Colombia in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 53.4 million, the 28th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/2 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 1,141,748 km², the 24th largest of the 193. That is about 3 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 47.
Joining the United Nations
Colombia joined the United Nations on November 5, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Colombia’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Colombia on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Colombia, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 12 UN member states in South America. The one with the most people is Brazil.